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Transfer news: Napoli sign Henrique from Palmeiras

Napoli have completed the signing of defender Henrique for an undisclosed fee from Brazilian outfit Palmeiras

By Nadia Carminati

Last Updated: 31/01/14 10:35am

Rafael Benítez: Bolstered his squad by the addition of Henrique

The 27-year-old has previous experience in Europe, having played in Germany for Bayer Leverkusen and in Spain for both Barcelona and Racing Santander.

Napoli's president Aurelio De Laurentiis took to Twitter to welcome the former Palmeiras captain to the club, writing: "Welcome Henrique. Your experience and your quality will integrate perfectly with our great team."